In case anyone doesn’t know about it yet, the City of Toronto is running a “Bike Winter” from December 1st to March 1st to encourage winter cycling in our great city.
They’ve posted a handy-dandy brochure (PDF) to help those new to winter cycling get into it, with handy tips and often humourous “things to watch for“:
Watch for: The new relationship you may develop with your hot shower and clothes dryer. Getting chilly will help you appreciate the following warmth.
They’ve posted a lot of good tips in non-PDF form too!
- Keeping warm and dry
- Riding tips
- Visibility
- Bicycle choice and equipment
- Maintenance
- Wet weather
- Snow and ice
